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Service Director for Mental Health, LD Urgent Care & Inpatients

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Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Gloucester

AI generated summary

  • You need extensive NHS operational management experience in mental health services, strong communication skills, political acumen, and the ability to build collaborative relationships.
  • You will ensure effective operations, support system flow, collaborate with partners, develop service delivery innovations, and manage services within budget constraints.

Requirements

  • We are looking for a senior operational manager with experience within the NHS in acute and/or community mental health services. The ideal candidate would be someone with the demonstrable ability to think creatively about the future delivery of services in partnership with stakeholders and service users, their carers and their families. You will have the ability to influence and inspire internal and external stakeholders at all levels, with a strong people focus. Your solid communication and influencing skills, together with political astuteness and resilience will ensure you must have the ability to build positive collaborative relationships within the Trust and in the broader health and social care system. Continuing with the positive relationships with our local Acute Trust, Local Authority and Primary Care Networks as part of our commitment to the ICS are key are key to this role.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring effective day to day operational delivery, supporting system flow by working closely with internal and external partner and stakeholders, developing new ways of delivering services and delivering services within a defined financial envelope are all key aspects of the role.

FAQs

What type of contract is being offered for this position?

This is a fixed term contract/secondment opportunity for up to 9 months.

Can internal applicants apply for this role?

Yes, internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss their suitability with their line manager.

What is the annual turnover of the Mental Health & Learning Disability Hospitals and Mental Health Urgent Care directorate?

The directorate has an annual turnover of over £30 million.

What kind of services does the directorate provide?

The directorate consists of Later Life and Working Age Adult Wards, including a PICU, Rehabilitation, Low Secure and Learning Disability Inpatient units, as well as Crisis and Home Treatment Teams, Mental Health Liaison, and Criminal Justice Liaison Teams.

What type of experience is required for this position?

We are looking for a senior operational manager with experience within the NHS in acute and/or community mental health services.

What skills are essential for this role?

The ideal candidate should have strong communication and influencing skills, along with political astuteness, resilience, and the ability to build positive collaborative relationships.

Who should I contact for further details or informal visits about the job?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Sarah Branton, Chief Operating Officer, via email at sarah.branton@ghc.nhs.uk or phone at 07779 879604.

What is the focus of the role in terms of stakeholder engagement?

The role involves continuing positive relationships with local Acute Trusts, Local Authorities, and Primary Care Networks as part of the commitment to the Integrated Care System (ICS).

How does the Trust gauge employee satisfaction?

The Trust conducts annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys, and other engagement opportunities to gather feedback from staff about their experiences.

How does our performance in employee surveys compare to other trusts in the region?

The Trust ranks 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region in terms of recommendations for both workplace and care standards, indicating a strong position compared to comparable organisations.

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Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Enabling people to live the best life they can

Science & Healthcare
Industry
501-1000
Employees
2019
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability and community care services for the people of Gloucestershire. We also provide mental health and learning disability services in Herefordshire. The Trust was created in 2019 as a merger between 2gether NHS Foundation Trust and Gloucestershire Care Services NHS Trust.